Double bass jazz method book 2017

Citing examples from key recordings in the jazz canon, the book defines the essence of the musical contributions made by more than 70 important jazz bassists, including ray brown, eddie gomez, charles mingus, milt hinton and many others. Clifford browns practice routine, ray browns bass method, and patterns for jazz have been essential to my understanding of jazz bass technique. Upright bass method and study books string emporium. Shop and buy new method for the double bass book ii sheet music.

Sep 24, 2017 jason heath is the host of contrabass conversations, a podcast devoted to exploring music and ideas associated with the double bass. Bassists get expert guidance on mastering proper technique, practice methods and improvisation, plus new insight into the theoretical and conceptual aspects of. Get the guaranteed lowest prices on double bass method books instruments at musicians friend. Music education publications and sheet music arrangements for string instruments. Im curious about which modern books follow which method if any. The most fruitful information is generally derived from the source and that is the essence of this book. Here are the top 5 best bass instructional books out there. Here are our recommendations for books on walking jazz bass and on bass playing referenced in killer walking bass.

Ive spent decades tinkering with my approach to teaching double bass beginners. Jazz method, learn to play jazz bass, upright bass, double bass. The use of jazz double bass method books by electric bass players in jazz is facilitated in. Introducing a set of six positions that utilize pivoting to reach notes was quite a departure from other technical approaches. The worldwide leader in jazz improvisation educational materials for over 50 years.

What this book does is patternize jazz chord shapes, scales, and arpeggios into exercises that make playing jazz bass lines second nature. Jul 24, 2017 hi my bass friends and colleagues, im back its great to be here again. This is my second ray brown bass method wore the other one out. Jazz method, learn to play jazz bass, upright bass, double. The jazz theory book has the clarity that most pedagogical books strive for. Bassist and vocalist nicki parrott guides you through warmups to develop proper left hand technique on the bass to reduce injury and build intonation. Jazz bass is the use of the double bass or bass guitar to improvise accompaniment comping basslines and solos in a jazz or jazz fusion style. His jazz bass method books, the low down series, have been met with continued positive support in the bass community. Jan 24, 2017 ive spent decades tinkering with my approach to teaching double bass beginners. In the jazz scene, since the bass guitar takes on much of the same role as the double bass laying down the rhythm, and outlining the harmonic foundationelectric bass players have long used both bass guitar methods and jazz double bass method books. Reflections on some printed sources inovember n 2004, this journal published jeff rey solows cello scale and arpeggio books. Throughout the early history of jazz, double bass players either learned the instrument informally, or from getting classical training early on, as in the case of ron carter and charles mingus. Double upright bass neck heel method for accurate tuning. Jazz bass line construction thelonious monk institute of jazz.

Solo techniques for unaccompanied pizzicato jazz double. It is not necessarily the definitive method for sight reading, just a tool to help you get the information you need from this book. Double bass methodline books for a beginner discussion in jazz technique db started by juhani. The authors have a combined 120 years of teaching experience, and they can help you expand your ability and refine your technique, whether youre a beginner or expert, playing electric or acoustic. Mastery of the upright bass jazz method book 1 the neck until transition position paperback may 30, 2017. A stepbystep method for developing extraordinary technique on the bass guitar strengthen your overall facility on the instrument with this series of exercises and lessons, presented in an effective themeandvariation format. New method for double bass the standard for over 100. Some of the more jazz focussed books, such as ray browns bass method, are good accompaniments but assume a level of prior. Due to the nature of walking bass lines, the only rhythmic value you will see in this book is a quarter note. On methods for double bass discussion in orchestral technique db started by andy mopley, nov 23, 2017. His book, the jazz bass book, is an indepth look at the tradition, history and personalities of jazz bass. The paperback of the new method for the double bass. His blog and podcast are highly regarded in the music world and have been featured as top offerings in the world of arts and culture for the past decade.

It includes exercises, his etudes, walking bass lines and tons of photos on technique. I know its not bass instruction specific, but this book is at the top of the list. With absolutely no idea what i was doing, i had him sawing away on the first few pages of. As a double bass teacher this book has changed how i approach the instrument for young students. Ad ghering a hockeyplayingdrummer whose father was an upright jazz bass. In this 6 page book, legendary jazz bassist ray brown reveals his lessons and teaching. New method for the double bass book ii by franz simandl. Kjos music company is dedicated to providing the highest quality in music education publications and events featuring our highly acclaimed composers. Simandl new method for the double bass book 1 cancel reply. This is the 2nd page of our upright bass jazz bass method books which we also include books on walking bass lines, improvisation as well as books on latin music. Double bass arco and classical bass method books for beginner to advanced level players. Jazz bass line construction thelonious monk institute of jazz online jazz handbook welcome to the bass chapter of the thelonious monk institute of jazz s online jazz handbook. Welcome to the online edition of the 2017 hal leonard jazz ensemble promotion.

He touches on just about everything important to a jazz bass player. These are my desert island classical double bass technique books. Essential scales, patterns, and excercises brown, ray on. Reviewed in the united kingdom on november 14, 2017. I want you to remember, if you are new to my work, that this is a very long course about improvisation. Backbeat books the jazz bass bookdouble bass thomann uk. Jazz bass line construction thelonious monk institute of jazz online jazz handbook welcome to the bass chapter of the thelonious monk institute of jazzs online jazz handbook. Jazz improvisation for bass double time phrases bass. This video is about double bass left hand position, containing information about bringing the hand to the instrument, and establishing. Upright double bass solos unaccompanied upright double bass solos with piano upright double bass duets. For instance, i have the jazz bass book and the evolving bassist. I started these lessons in november 2008 its really a long. Many selections feature a sample recording, indicated with the symbol to the right. The art of the bow towards developing a pedagogy for arco.

Not seeing much in the way of books that focus on jazz bass soloing. Technique and tradition bass player musicians library. But if youre really looking for a walking jazz bass line book, then in alphabetical order ed friedland, ed fuqua, jay hungerford, and bob magnusson all have good books, each with a little different approach. Im practicing your method every day and i am improving so much an so fast that im incredibly amazed. This is another good book for aspiring jazz bassists and offers a unique historical approach to playing. Often referred to as the red book, jamey has been providing it at jazz clinics and jazz workshop for over 50 years. With hundreds of warmups, beats, and fills, this is the most comprehensive double bass book on the market. Upright bass method and study books, simandl, hrabe, solo music, montanari, etudes, 8006002689, lowest prices. How i teach double bass to beginners jason heaths double. It is a study on finger positions, scales, and chords.

The art of the bow towards developing a pedagogy for. The jazz bass book technique and tradition by john goldsby foreword by ron carter goldsby is a respected bass player and bass player magazine columnist. After all, no teacher is perfect and id really like to. Hi there, i short, i have just started out with double bass and i was thinking of getting some quality double bass method and line books to complement my private lessons. University of miami solo techniques for unaccompanied pizzicato jazz double bass by larry james ousley, jr. In the 1980s and 1990s, colleges and universities began to introduce diplomas and degrees in jazz performance. Oct 17, 2017 using ireal pro, david marion is demonstrating page 40 and 41 of the modern walking bass technique book by mike richmond. We teach you all the key aspects, so you can play awesome walking bass lines and solos that your band members will love.

A survey, an examination of thirteen cello books, with each given a discussion of its distinctive characteristics 6671. Based on the violin studies of franz wohlfahrt, the goal of this. Learn how to play jazz standards on the double bass with these free video lessons. It helps avoid bad left hand habits, and is written so students arent afraid of the instruments upper range. Jb100 rufus reids the evolving bassist is a classic, must have book for any kind of player interested in jazz playing. This exercise is a blues in c which focuses on the use of triplets in. In both 2015 and 2017, he placed 2nd in the international society of bassists jazz bass competition. Solo techniques for unaccompanied pizzicato jazz double bass. Favourite double bass method books discover double bass. String bass methods and studies sheet music at jw pepper. What i love is that the book gravitates around jazz.

Modern walking bass technique triplets mike richmond. Jazz bass method books, walking and latin bass lines. I was about twenty when it came out, and i remember how excited my bass playing. String bass double bass sheet music book by franz simandl. Learn to play double bass with the most widely requested bass method books. New method for double bass this method took the double bass world by storm when it was first published. Karr would you teach me how to drive a double bass created and produced by pazit dank more about mr. B ass instruction books are everywhere, heck, i even wrote one. Bob haggart bass method the classical double bass il contrabba. Jazz method, learn to play upright jazz bass, upright bass, double bass, jazz technique book, walking, improvisation, bass lines, transcriptions, playalongs, instructional jazz matherials, in stock at lemur music. I worked my way through ilja kroons guitar method book 1 and 2 and when i.

The function of a bass player in the jazz combo is to work with the piano player and drummer to provide both a harmonic and rhythmic stability for the tune. The total jazz bassist is a complete jazz method, giving equal treatment to electric and double bass. Most exercises are presented in an easy to understand manner, that should help any jazz bass player be mo, like ray. This book seems to have left no stone unturned in what one should know about the inner sanctum of jazz theory. Some of the more jazz focussed books, such as ray browns bass method, are good accompaniments but assume a level of prior understanding which this book does not. Mike downes the jazz bass line book is another good one with a slightly different approach than the others. In my opinion, if used correctly, this method book series is the best one to use in private lessons. Purchase here bass drum control by colin bailey hal leonard written for single bass drum but adaptable for double bass, this longtime favorite helps players develop the ability to play the bass drum fluently. This poor kid was staring doeeyed at me as i gesticulated wildly. Players began using the double bass in jazz in the 1890s to supply the lowpitched walking basslines that outlined the chord progressions of the songs.

Maybe when your book will be released you can let me know shortly. Jazz bass line construction thelonious monk institute of. John m shifflett march 22, 1953 april 27, 2017 was an american jazz musician, player of the double bass and also an arranger, composer, and educator, with his last teaching job at san jose state university shifflett was born in dubuque, iowa, attended highschool at dubuque where he played trombone and began playing bass see at sing out dubuque, john shifflett playing his. Combining simandl with some theory books on walking and dvds ed friedland, particularly good was a real help particularly as regular professional lessons were out of my price range. I hope you remember me from masterclass in mittenwald 2017. Lemur stocks dozens of arco technique books, bowing studies, and fingering methods for upright bass. Mittenwald international double bass masterclass germany.

With so many choices it can be hard to choose, so we share whats worked for us and our students. In addition to a full performing schedule, danny is a dedicated educator. What i love is that the book gravitates around jazz and the blues idioms. In addition, you can find their piano accompaniments and playalong cds to help develop your bass. Double bass professor jeff bradetich teaches a master class every summer in. Textbook for jazz bass by john goldsby, reference book for double bass, textbook.